James V. Remsen
John S. McIlhenney Professor
Biological Sciences
Louisiana State University
United States of America
Biography
Dr. James V. Remsen is currently working as a John S. McIlhenney Professor in the Department of Department of Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University , USA. His research interests includes ecology, evolution, and biogeography of Neotropical birds, particularly those of the Andes and the Amazon basin.. He is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. Dr. James V. Remsen is the member of many international affiliations. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He has authored of many research articles/books related to ecology, evolution, and biogeography of Neotropical birds, particularly those of the Andes and the Amazon basin..
Research Interest
I study the ecology, evolution, and biogeography of Neotropical birds, particularly those of the Andes and the Amazon basin. I concentrate on investigating how and why tropical birds differ from their temperate-latitude counterparts, especially with respect to foraging behavior, habitat selection, and patterns of geographic variation. My current major project, with Robb Brumfield and Santiago Claramunt, examines patterns of evolution in a phylogenetic framework within a family of tropical birds, the Furnariidae, which shows unparalleled diversity in these variables. I also work on what might best be called “applied phylogenetics,” namely using phylogenetic data to change traditional bird classifications. I have a secondary interest in the biogeography and timing of migration in both tropical and Louisiana birds.
Publications
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REMSEN, J. V., JR. 2003. Family Furnariidae (ovenbirds). Pp. 162-357 in "Handbook of the Birds of the World," Vol. 8. Broadbills to Tapaculos (del Hoyo, J. et al., eds.). Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.
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REMSEN, J. V., JR. 2003. [Species accounts for 4000 New World bird species]. In “The Howard and Moore complete checklist of the birds of the World, Revised and enlarged 3rd Edition†(Dickinson, E. C. ed.). Christopher Helm, London, 1040 pp.
